Physics GCSE
Transmission, absorption and reflection
What Transmission, absorption and reflection means in Physics GCSE, as defined for OCR.
Definition of Transmission, absorption and reflection
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Reference: OCR
Effects seen when electromagnetic waves meet a material, such as light passing through, a beam reflecting or a surface warming.
Topics that use Transmission, absorption and reflection
- Interactions of waves (OCR GCSE)
Related terms
- Choosing suitable measuring apparatus
- Interaction of waves with matter
- Observation and recording skills
- Reliability through repetition
- Waves in fluids and solids
- Judging suitability from observations
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